Tesco expands its Marketplace by adding new retailers. Categories include home, baby, toys, pets, electricals, drinks, and cards. Notable names include Charles Bentley, Tommee Tippee, Robbie Toys, Mars Petcare, Litecraft, and Diageo.

Deliveroo shares surged 6% following news that Doordash discussed a potential takeover. Although talks ended over valuation disagreements, analysts predict new bids. Deliveroo's stock, down 50% since March 2021, is now valued at £2.1B.

Hole19 has launched a new e-commerce store in the UK. The platform connects top golf brands with customers, offering a personalized shopping experience. Expansion into the EU and US is planned by 2025. The store benefits both golfers and brands by providing a wide range of products and valuable customer insights.

Frasers Group pitches its credit service, Frasers Plus, to Asos, Boohoo, Currys, and AO. Frasers Plus allows shoppers to pay in three interest-free installments and charges 29.9% APR. Boohoo may soon join. Usage of such services rose during the pandemic.

Shein files for London IPO after the U.S. rejects its listing due to forced labor allegations and tax law exemptions. The fashion retailer faces scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, raising concerns about its ties to China.

Deliveroo has launched its Plus Diamond subscription in the UK for $25.44/month. This premium service offers priority delivery, an on-time guarantee, and access to exclusive restaurants and luxury stores, catering to frequent users seeking added convenience and exclusivity.

In The Style has partnered with Tesco's F&F brand to launch a 22-piece summer collection. The collection will be available on the ITS app and in 300 Tesco stores from June 20, offering versatile, mix-and-match outfits.

Sojo and Vestiaire Collective partner to offer tailoring and repair services in the UK, with plans to expand. This service aims to reduce returns and increase sale value of pre-loved items by providing easy alterations and repairs.

Deliveroo has launched a new partnership with Mob Kitchen to provide exclusive recipes. Ingredients can be delivered from local supermarkets through Deliveroo in as little as 20 minutes. The partnership aims to inspire customers with easy, healthy, comforting, and impressive recipes.

Amazon Fresh introduces Prime Member Deals, giving UK Prime members exclusive discounts and delivery options. Prime members get 10% off in-store price cut products and up to 50% off weekly specials. Non-Prime customers have delivery fees.

Debenhams and Quiz have teamed up again, with Quiz relaunching online at Debenhams. Over 600 items from the fashion retailer are now available. This move is part of Debenhams' strategy to expand its fashion, beauty, and home offerings.

British supermarket Tesco saw a 3.6% rise in non-food sales, driven by strong clothing sales. CEO Ken Murphy highlights easing inflation and market share growth. Tesco expects an operating profit of £2.8B for the 2024/25 financial year.

Boots is adding 25 new beauty brands, including The Beauty Crop and Tree Hut. The British retailer is revamping 200 stores, with new beauty halls and live demo zones. Competition with Sephora and Space NK heats up.

Amazon faces a $1.3B lawsuit from British retailers over data misuse. BIRA, representing 35,000 small retailers, claims Amazon used their data to gain a competitive edge. This class action follows similar EU allegations. Amazon denies the claims but has previously made concessions.

Uber UK's advertising launches 'Sponsored Items' on Uber Eats. PepsiCo is among the first brands to use this feature, aiming to boost sales and gain consumer insights. Powered by Criteo, the feature is now in 12 markets, enhancing product visibility.

Tesco's new marketplace includes 9,000 products from 17 sellers. Shoppers can buy DIY, homeware, and more, collecting Clubcard points with every purchase. This makes Tesco a one-stop shop for groceries and more.

BIRA is suing Amazon for $1.3B, claiming misuse of data and unfair Buy Box manipulation. The case, filed on June 6, 2024, involves thousands of retailers and spans from 2015 to present. Amazon denies wrongdoing.

Purple Dot raised €9.2M Series A led by OpenOcean, with investors Commerce Ventures and others. The funds will expand their pre-commerce platform. CEO Madeline Parra emphasizes the goal to sell all products, reducing waste and unsold inventory. Founded in 2020, Purple Dot processes millions in transactions monthly.

Amazon is making over 1M deliveries using e-cargo bikes and foot in the UK. New micromobility hubs in cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast are part of a $300M investment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.

John Lewis introduces the largest high-street menswear rental range in the UK. Powered by Hurr, it offers brands like Boss Tailoring and Charles Tyrwhitt, with prices starting at £40 for a 4-day rental. The global menswear rental market is set to reach £2.36B by 2027.

Oh Polly, a fashion retailer, now charges a tiered fee for returns based on the percentage of the order returned. The policy aims to manage costs associated with high return rates. First-time returns remain free for new customers.

Gopuff launches 24/7 delivery in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, and Swansea, offering an Aldi Price Match on over 50 products for added value. This move aims to meet the increasing demand for round-the-clock grocery delivery.

Ocado Retail buys Getir's customer email database following Getir's UK exit. Zoom by Ocado offers former Getir users 25% off their first order and Gorillas customers 30% off their first shop and three months of free deliveries.

Hugo Boss XP, a new tech-based loyalty program, launches in the UK next month. It combines traditional loyalty features with blockchain and Web3 elements, allowing members to collect and trade NFTs. The program aims to enhance customer engagement and lifetime value.

Just Eat has partnered with Pop Specs to deliver prescription eyewear in under 30 minutes across six UK cities. The partnership will expand to 30 stores by year-end, offering 80+ designs. This move follows Just Eat's ventures into health & beauty and toy deliveries.

Getir, once valued at $11.8B, exits UK, Germany, Netherlands. Suppliers claim unpaid bills, with one alleging a $190K deficit. Getir to focus on Turkey after international demand drops. 1,500 UK jobs at risk.

Nivoda, a digital marketplace for diamonds and gemstones, secured $30M in Series B funding. Avenir Growth, alongside Headline and others, backed this round to help Nivoda's global expansion and product enhancements, including faster delivery and new services in 2024.

Frasers Group is rolling out a cutting-edge digital platform across Europe, enhancing their retail operations and online customer experience. Designed with top tech firms, the platform aims to improve shopping with new personalization features and efficient stock management.

McLaren Racing announces eBay as an official partner. eBay branding to appear on F1 cars at four grand prix races in 2024, starting with Miami. This partnership links eBay’s auto parts growth to F1’s innovative features.

Manchester-based Made With Intent secures €1.75M led by Mercuri for a new eCommerce platform. Aiming to boost user engagement and sales by understanding customer intent.

Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats, following discussions with UK government officials, are ramping up security checks to prevent illegal workers from exploiting their platforms.

Superdrug expands its Lakeside store to 7,669 sq. ft. Adds nurse services, luxury fragrances, and a Beauty Studio. New loyalty rewards for customers.

Frasers Group has bought the intellectual property (IP) of Matches, including the brand name and database, and licensed it back to the administrators, aiming to continue its operations and potentially sell off assets.

Ted Baker, a British fashion brand, is expected to close several stores in the Netherlands and Belgium. This comes after its European partner AARC failed to meet financial obligations, affecting 19 total locations. Authentic Brands Group ended its partnership with AARC in February 2024.

Shein, originally a fast-fashion retailer, is now branching into household products like toothpaste and toys, leveraging brand partnerships to enhance its market position ahead of a planned IPO.

Decathlon extends buy-back plan, offering vouchers up to 40% of product value. Over 800K items expected to be refurbished or resold.

ABF's Primark sees a 7.5% surge in H1 revenue to $5.6bn (£4.5bn), driven by new store openings and increased selling space. Plans are underway to expand its Click + Collect initiative across the UK, aiming for nationwide coverage by 2025.

Ebay hosts its 1st UK livestream shopping event on May 1, featuring Katherine Ryan’s pre-loved fashion items. Funds raised go to Women’s Health Information and Support Centre charity.

TikTok Shop has introduced secondhand luxury to the UK market, a move that follows its successful venture in the US since 2022, where it has already sold over $1 billion worth of products. This expansion aligns with the global trend of a thriving secondhand luxury market, which was valued at $49.3 billion in 2023.

Fy! has strategically acquired Trouva, marking its third change of hands in two years. The deal comes as both companies aim for profitability in a tough economic climate.

Deliveroo Plc celebrates a 2% order growth to 73.5M in Q1, with a notable performance in international markets. Meanwhile, Just Eat reports a dip in orders, reflecting ongoing challenges in the sector.

Getir debates leaving Germany as it faces dwindling sales and presence. Urgent restructuring talks in Istanbul could lead to major market exits by May 2024, affecting jobs and operations.

Amid survival struggles, Superdry announces a delisting plan from the stock market, focusing on restructuring without closing stores.

Dr Martens is taking legal action against Temu for allegedly misusing its trademarks in keyword advertising, a move that underscores the complexities of digital marketing and brand protection.

Shein's persistent interest in acquiring Topshop highlights its strategic moves in the fashion industry. Asos, grappling with losses, considers the sale vital for financial recovery.

Frasers Group and Next, two major UK-based retailers known for acquiring distressed brands, are reportedly in talks to buy parts of Ted Baker's European operations from administrators at Teneo Advisory.

Asos, once a pioneer in online retail, is grappling with a 20% decline in sales, fierce competition from Shein and Temu, and a changing business model.

From April 19-21, Shein's Liverpool pop-up will offer fashion, beauty, and exclusive first looks at Musera label. Catch Shein's growth from Manchester HQ to a potential London IPO.

eBay's new policy removes final value fees for pre-loved clothes, aiming to simplify selling and boost the circular economy. AI-powered listings and eBay Live are set to enhance the user experience.

Kingfisher plc extends its collaboration with Virtualstock for 3 years to scale B&Q's online offerings, emphasizing innovation and customer-centric solutions in the home improvement sector.